Books like Cold-hearted rake

A sensual, sharp-witted battle of wills set against the burdened opulence of the English aristocracy. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Cold-hearted rake.

romantic
tense
aristocratic

01
Marrying Winterborne
Lisa Kleypas
A fiercely devoted, rough-around-the-edges tycoon is brought to his knees by the quiet strength of a sheltered aristocrat.
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- romantic
- sensual
02
Married by Morning
Lisa Kleypas
A crackling, banter-filled battle of wits that slowly melts into a fiercely protective and tender romance.
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- witty
- sensual
03
Devil in Winter
Jayne Ann Krentz
A deliciously tense marriage of convenience that melts into a fiercely tender story of a notorious scoundrel undone by a quiet wallflower.
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- romantic
- witty
04
One night with a rake
Connie Mason
A classic battle of wits and wills where a cynical scoundrel accidentally falls in love while trying to execute a simple seduction.
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- romantic
05
A beginner's guide to rakes
Suzanne Enoch
A scandalous battle of wits where a bold widow and a notorious rake gamble with their reputations and their hearts.
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- romantic
- witty
06
Say Yes to the Marquess
Tessa Dare
A delightful, tension-filled historical romance where planning a wedding leads to falling for the wrong brother.
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- romantic
07
Twice Tempted by a Rogue
Tessa Dare
A windswept, emotionally satisfying romance where a brooding, battle-scarred lord finds redemption in the arms of a fiercely capable innkeeper.
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- romantic
- witty
08
Never Trust a Rake
Annie Burrows
A sparkling battle of wits where a scandalous reputation meets an immovable, unimpressed heroine.
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- romantic
- witty
09
The Devil's Heiress
Jo Beverley
A thrilling historical romance where mutual suspicion gives way to undeniable passion amidst the danger of a Napoleonic spy ring.
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- romantic
- tense
10
To Love an Earl
Elizabeth Thornton
A sweeping, passionate battle of wills where a guarded heart meets an unstoppable force.
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- romantic
- tense
- witty
- spirited
11
Nine Rules to Break When Romancing a Rake
Sarah MacLean
A spirited Regency romp about the sheer delight of throwing out the rulebook and falling into the arms of a wicked rogue.
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- romantic
- witty
- spirited
12
By love undone
Suzanne Enoch
A swoony, tension-filled historical romance where a ruined reputation collides with an irresistible, heart-risking attraction.
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- romantic
- aristocratic

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